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Massage may boost breast milk in C-Section moms, study says

NCT ID NCT07077655

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether two simple massage techniques—the Marmet technique and oxytocin massage—can increase breast milk production in first-time mothers who had a C-section. 123 women will be randomly assigned to receive one of the massages or a light touch (placebo). Researchers will measure milk volume and anxiety levels before and after the intervention. The goal is to find a natural, drug-free way to support breastfeeding after cesarean delivery.

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Active substance
Marmet technique and oxytocin massage
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple massage techniques could help new mothers produce more breast milk after a C-section, reducing anxiety and supporting breastfeeding.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 123 participants. The techniques may not significantly increase milk volume, and results may not apply to all mothers.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 123 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18-35 years * Literate * Fluent in Turkish * Volunteering to participate in the study * Primiparous (first-time mothers) * Within the first 2 hours postpartum (mothers performing their first breastfeeding under researcher supervision) * Have a single baby with an appropriate birth weight for gestational age (\>2500 gr) * Have their baby with them * Received spinal anesthesia * Neither the mother nor the baby has any acute or chronic illness * Exclusively breastfeeding their baby * Had a term (37 weeks gestation or more) and cesarean delivery * Experienced no complications after the cesarean section * No issues preventing breastfeeding * Willing to breastfeed Exclusion Criteria: * Are under 18 or over 35 years old * Are multiparous (have given birth before) * Are encountered more than 2 hours postpartum * Received general anesthesia * Have any acute or chronic illness themselves or their baby * Have conditions requiring mother and baby to be separated * Report experiencing severe pain * Formula-feed their baby or consume any milk-increasing medication or tea * Gave birth before 37 weeks gestation or had a vaginal delivery * Have an anatomical breast issue (absence of nipple, inverted nipple) * Have swelling, ecchymosis, or wounds on their back (for the oxytocin massage group) * Have a baby with a congenital anomaly * Have an issue preventing breastfeeding * Have a psychological issue * Are unwilling to breastfeed

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  • Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

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    Izmir, 35030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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